NIU's Psychology Department is a vibrant and exciting atmosphere in which to develop and train as a psychologist. Our undergraduates can pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree, and graduate study (primarily Ph.D.) is available in several specializations, including:
Study in Psychology at NIU is of the highest quality, as we have over 30 full-time, Ph.D. faculty in the department. Please explore our website to learn about all that the NIU Psychology Department has to offer.
Faculty and students meet regularly in brown bag seminars and research meetings to discuss current theory and research.
For schedules of upcoming events and additional information, please see the links below:
• We are pleased to announce that our 1st Annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference was a resounding success! Visit our news page for further details, and congrats to all participants for their outstanding efforts.
• In recognition of her exemplary academic and humanitarian work, psychology and history double-major, Shay Galto, has been awarded the prestigious Student Lincoln Laureate. See here for details, and congrats again to Shay!
• Undergraduate students can make advising appointments by signing up at the bulletin board outside of the department office in PM400, although limited online advising is also available via email.
• Prospective graduate students should direct their questions to the faculty coordinator of the program they intend to apply to.